Non-cellular plastic film imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-cellular plastic film by the United Kingdom reached $681.0 million in 2024 (139.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 223 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $681.0M | 139.0K t |
| 2023 | $694.2M | 137.4K t |
| 2022 | $724.2M | 141.7K t |
| 2021 | $727.7M | 167.3K t |
| 2020 | $590.3M | 167.5K t |
| 2019 | $614.5M | 158.4K t |
| 2018 | $622.3M | 140.8K t |
| 2017 | $605.6M | 148.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports non-cellular plastic film from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), Italy (12%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $138.5M | 20% |
| Italy | $79.1M | 12% |
| France | $53.0M | 7.8% |
| Poland | $48.9M | 7.2% |
| United States | $42.5M | 6.2% |
| India | $37.0M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $31.1M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $28.5M | 4.2% |
| China | $27.1M | 4% |
| Ireland | $25.2M | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.90 per kg, close to the world average of $4.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-cellular plastic film exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported non-cellular plastic film worth $309.2 million (33.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were France (14%), Germany (11%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $43.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $34.5M | 11% |
| Ireland | $30.0M | 9.7% |
| China | $26.7M | 8.6% |
| United States | $22.4M | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $12.4M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $12.1M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $8.5M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $8.0M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom non-cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported non-cellular plastic film worth $681.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 223 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-cellular plastic film to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($138.5 million), followed by Italy (12%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $4.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-cellular plastic film to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $605.6 million in 2017 to $681.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $727.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $657.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $309.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $371.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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